MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.96 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front brake disc's inner surface sightly corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front brake disc's inner surface sightly corroding
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
under body trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
under body trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front discs wearing thin
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
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YP08 FRU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP08 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YP08 FRU registered?
YP08 FRU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 May 2008.
Is YP08 FRU safe to buy?
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